This set brings together some old favourites, reflecting the styles and designs of some major nineteenth century artists including some of my own favourities such as Morris, De Morgan Mackintosh and Klimt. Originally, these stamps were issued as separate sets, but they were such old favourites, they have been remade as a sampler set and are sure to be really popular. I have been having a play with these stamps, while my DT colleagues have been working their magic with Punky Flowers.
These stamps are great, each with a distinct style of their own. I chose the Mackintosh bauble for this card, embossing in a dark metallic EP, before colouring with Distress Markers and a water brush. To frame the image I cut thin strips of black card which I added to reflect the style of Mackintosh furniture. I added a black ready made sentiment high on the card, again to reflect a feature of Rennie Mackintosh chair designs.
I rarely get my Distress markers out, but they worked well on this design and I must resolve to make better use of them.
Guess what I spent an hour tidying my craft shed today. I am really determined it is not going to get the better of me again - how long will this new me last I wonder?
Hope you all have a great weekend!
Elaine x
I love the way you have incorporated the very essence of Mackintosh within your design of the whole card - his chairs are utterly unique aren't they? The original Mackintosh Bauble DL set was my very very first unmounted sheet of rubber & I'e already succumbed to the new A4 sheet. Your Distress marker colouring is so right for this & I particularly like the way the pink of your background is reflected in matting of the sentiment.
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PS - this set really was right up your street.
love the graphic design/look of this piece. Have a great weekend Elaine x
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see these stamp designs being brought back - I missed out on some of them so might have to indulge. Love the simple elegance of this card.
ReplyDeleteAs you know I love this card design Elaine, it incorporates the very essence of Rennie Mackintosh in those simple black stripes. I love the clean and simple lines of your design, and the colours on the bauble are lovely. I too have succumbed to this plate, even though I have several of the original plates. It's a great mix of styles, and the new extras are fabulous. Judith xx
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, Love this elegant & beautiful design with one of the new/old Baubles. I haven't succumbed to buying this new set yet, but it's just a matter of time:) Thanks for the inspiration and I also hope you are having a great weekend, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card Elaine. It's so clean and elegant with just the right amount of colour. I love the very chic black lines which create the perfect balance. Its beautiful!
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Lesley Xx
Dear Elaine, your card looks great and the new stamps are gorgeous, too. Love especially the Punky Flowers plate.
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